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Career Change Information Session

Some of the feedback we have received from our previous 3 Day Career Change students has been that you can fully immerse yourself in your study and in the art of flower arranging.⁣

By studying 3 days per week, you will complete your course within 10 weeks and become a confident florist for the upcoming wedding season.⁣

Join us at the Career Change Course Information Session on May 16th to see what doors floristry can open in your life and your future career.⁣

It’s free to register and could change your life forever. ⁣

The Gift of Flowers

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According to study completed by the Rutgers university Human Emotions Lab, it was found that flowers create instant delight and happiness, and increase enjoyment and life satisfaction. Specifically, upon receiving a gift of flowers, the female study participants responded with true smiles and reported positive moods that lasted for days. ⁣

The presence of flowers also led to increased contact with family and friends.⁣ ⁣ The research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people.⁣ ⁣

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we can’t think of a better gift to show your love!⁣

ABIA Wedding Industry Awards Finalist!

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We couldn’t be more proud of Bloom College teacher Alyssa and her business partner and bestie, Rosie for being finalists in the ABIA 2019 Wedding Industry Awards!⁣
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And with bouquets like this we’re not surprised!⁣
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Congratulations to @thriveflowers!⁣

Career Change Course INFO Night

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Come and join us at Bloom College HQ for a FREE information session on Thursday, May 16th @ 6pm.⁣ ⁣

Meet Yvette and Team Bloom, and find out everything you need to know about this life changing course.⁣ ⁣

If you have been dreaming of a career change into floristry this year, the Bloom College Career Change Course will guide you with confidence on your new flower journey.⁣ ⁣

And breathe…

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I love having flowers and plants around me not only because they are beautiful but because they remind me to be present and take a moment to breathe.⁣ ⁣

The year is racing by and self care activities like meditation can help to slow things down and help you regroup.⁣

Queen Anne’s Lace!

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Today’s Bloom focus is the beautiful Queen Anne Lace!⁣
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Part of the carrot family is it sometimes known as Wild Carrot, Bird’s Nest or Bishop’s Lace.⁣
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Coming in green,white and chocolate it is a delicate yet full flower that can add intricacy and texture to any arrangement!⁣
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As it grows in fields and is a wild flower, it’s perfect for the wild & free flowing arrangements that are trending right now!⁣
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It’s also one of Bloom teacher Alyssa’s favourite blooms!⁣

The Cotton Plant

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What an amazing plant is the cotton plant?!⁣ ⁣

Planted in summer to bloom around early autumn, it is not actually the flower of this plant that we most covet, but the fluffy white fibres that burst out of what is called the cotton boll.⁣ ⁣

The flower initially grows on top of the boll and only lasts about 3-4 days before withering and dropping off. The boll then begins to ripen in the sun and the fibres inside begin to expand, bursting out of the boll to create a most fascinating and beautiful natural resource.⁣ ⁣

Cotton stems seem to come in and out of fashion but are particularly popular arranged alone in a beautiful vase. I am going to try and find some arrangements using this stunning flora to inspire us all!⁣

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Tomas De Bruyne

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Tomas De Bruyne is a Belgian floral designer who has worked all over the world.

He has made his career as a freelance floral designer, creating at times very large, installation pieces in public spaces & designing for events & weddings.

He also teaches workshops in #techniquesforfloralbeauty & has published 17 books!

And to top it off, he has a flower named after him! GLORIOSA ROTHSCHILDIANA ‘TOMAS DE BRUYNE’.

Check out his Facebook page @ Tomas De Bruyne Floral Design or his instagram @tomasdebruyne

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International Women’s Day 2019

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Happy International Women’s Day!⁣

This year’s campaign theme is #BalanceForBetter which promotes a gender balanced world. “From grass roots activism to world wide action”, we can all play a part in creating gender equality for our children’s future and our present right now!⁣

It is so wonderful and rewarding to be part of an industry that supports and promotes women in business, and an entrepreneurial industry that is about spreading happiness to everyone.⁣ Make sure to arrange or buy a bunch of flowers today for your closest lady friends, and celebrate how fabulous it is to be female!⁣

Bloom of the Month – Pansies!

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Pansies are an eternal favourite for cool weather blooms!

They like lots of water in well drained soil. They like sun but cooler weather. They are perfect for pots or flower beds & ground cover, as they are surprisingly robust little plants!

Pansy blooms come in a huge variety of colours, from black to white, red to orange to yellow, as well as purple & blue.

This flower derives its name from the French word for thought, pansee. As a result, the pansy is a symbol of thought and thoughtfulness.

Pansies are not commercially grow cut flowers but are widely used in food decoration, as pansies are one of several edible garden flowers! They have a mild minty flavour.

As they have shorter stems, when picked, they are perfect for small ornate vases. Taking up less room, they are beautiful blooms for your nightstand or bathroom sink! They may not last as long as some blooms, but their little faces bring just as much joy!